India's global partners such as France, Russia, Germany have not only expressed solidarity with India's fight against the pandemic but have also extended help at the time of crisis.
The previous low price was a part of SII's commitment to GOI and some other countries for sharing the risk of production. After the current 'under contract' 110 million doses are delivered, SII will sell to GOI at Rs 400 per dose, same as states.
Yesterday, the UP government had announced that there will be no lockdowns as of now, instead, steps will be taken to boost medical infra and supply of oxygen and necessary medicines.